Scientist IV, Histology
Description
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
The Scientist IV, Histology independently leads and maintains a GLP certified histology laboratory, including equipment purchasing and maintenance, and the histological processing of tissues from multiple species in target animal safety and toxicology studies. The role ensures full HSE compliance, produces GLP compliant histology data to support global regulatory dossiers, and oversees specimen archiving and monitoring. It serves as the technical interface between Pathology and clinical and research teams, authors and maintains quality documents and SOPs, addresses quality audits in a validated GLP environment, and independently plans and facilitates global post mortem activities with internal or contracted personnel.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages and tracks all aspects of target animal safety anatomical pathology project scheduling and necropsy activities.
- Performs tissue processing and slide preparation in a GLP compliant environment.
- Sets up study protocols using the electronic data capture system.
- Authors quality documents, SOPs, and guidelines for the histology laboratory and pathology functions.
- Maintains the Colbert histology laboratory in GLP compliance, including equipment and procedures.
- Documents work activities and study records completely and accurately in alignment with study protocols, regulations, SOPs, policies, safety requirements, and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with at least 8 years of histology experience, or a master’s degree with at least 6 years of histology experience.
- National histology certification HT (ASCP).
- Experience in a CRO or other histology laboratory setting.
- Ability to independently facilitate necropsies, tissue trimming and processing, quality control, electronic data capture, and histology phase reporting.
- Strong knowledge of electronic pathology data systems.
- Strong knowledge of histology laboratory maintenance.
- Thorough understanding of GLP and other regulatory requirements related to pathology in drug development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel >20% (may include overnight).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.